Help Expand the Microstock Photographer’s Guide
February 3rd, 2009
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Photography, Writing
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Tags: microstock, Microstock-Book, stock-photography, twitter
The collection of posts called the Microstock Photographer’s Guide has been a tremendous success. I’ve received a ton of positive response on it and its popularity doesn’t seem to be waning. In response to this, I’ve started preparations for a revised and expanded version. In short: I’ll be turning it into more of a book and less of a series of articles.
The top addition on the drawing board right now is a section dedicated to legal information, info on permits and releases, how to handle copycats etc. To help me with that, I’ll be talking to an expert on copyright and the internet. Before I do, however, let me ask you: What would you like to ask a lawyer on the topic of photography? Especially questions that pertain to (micro)stock photography. Answers to some of the most popular questions will be published here, and a longer version will go into the revised guide.
And while we’re on the subject of input, now is also the perfect time to send me notes on any topics, you’d like covered or expanded in the guide. Leave your questions and suggestions as comments on this post or send me an @ on Twitter.
Other additions on the list include: An idea-list of shoot suggestions, split into themes. How-to examples of some often-used photoshop techniques. More examples and reference material. Tips on organizing, storage and backup. I’ll be generalizing the content more, to include more microstock agencies (such as comparative info between some of the major players on the market). The goal is to end up with the best microstock guide ever written.
Photo credit: sturti.
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[...] for your input, comments and suggestions. Send me an @theprint message on Twitter or drop a comment here. I will be sharing some of the best suggestions in a later [...]
February 12th, 2009at 12:36 am(#)
Which law does apply if I do sell abroad? Agency homecountry, my homecountry or international? I ask because many things often mentioned in US-like agreements with microstock agencies would be illegal or non-existing in my homecountry.